Alex's Answer

Hi there, you are very welcome to Ask Alex.     

Thank you for contacting us. We understand that it’s not always easy to share how we’re feeling, or what’s going on for us, but we also know how important it is to talk about it.  

Reaching out to Ask Alex is a huge step forward to seeking help. Have you spoken to your parents, another adult, or a friend about your feelings? Many people report being afraid to tell an adult about their feelings because they do not want to upset them. Sometimes we don’t understand where troubling feelings or thoughts are coming from and feel guilty for having them. Know that there’s nothing wrong with asking for help.  

Try to bring your feelings up in conversation and explain how you’re feeling. There may be another adult or friend in your life who you trust and may tell them.  It is ok to say you want help, it is not a sign of weakness, in fact asking for help is a sign of strength. You may find this article helpful www.childline.ie/why-its-best-to-talk-to-someone-if-you-have-suicidal-thoughts/

You can always reach out to Childline if you feel you would like to talk through things a little more. You can contact the Childline Team by phone on 1800 66 66 66 or through our web chat on www.childline.ie. You can start a chat by clicking on the Live Chat tab. Childline services are free and confidential, and are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.       

We hope that some of the above information is of use to. Please keep reaching out and know that there are supports out there that can help you. 

Take care of yourself,  

Alex.